TN-VTX Logo Suggestion

[V-driver]

http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data/500/323TNFlag_LOGO.bmp

How about this??

[Scarecrow]

Pretty slick, but could you do it in DEEP ORANGE!!! LMAO!

Actually, I like it. Maybe the Tennessee Riders (or Tennessee Ridge Runners) could get together at the Hoot for a Pow Wow. If so, let me know since I'll be there late in the week.

Scarecrow

[Rogomay]

I think the logo patch that California has would be sharpe for us. We could just put Tennessee where California's name is. Check out this site http://home1.gte.net/mikevds/patches.html :lol:

[Rogomay]

Suggestions anyone. :idea: .

[Red Sonja]

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[Scarecrow]

Red,

Looks very good. However, I would bring the stars forward in front of the state and behind the VTX letters. That way it would stand out more. Also, try just using an outline of the state, without any color, so what is behind will show thru.

Just some thoughts.

Scarecrow

BTW, you gonna be at the Hoot. I'll be passing thru West Tn on Thursday mid day on my way out there. North of Memphis and south of Union City. I'll probably take US 70 as much as possible.

[Gootch]

I've seen that the CA and NJ VTX logos are the same. I think that would probably be the way to go. Same logo but different state name. Gives us some continuity.

[Scarecrow]

Personally, I wouldn't want anything that even remotely resembled CA or NJ. But that's just me!!!!!

Scarecrow

I like the idea of using the same logo as the other states...

[TIKI 65]

Hey Everybody,
I've had some time to look at a lot of bike stuff and came up with a logo for the VTX-TN riders.
Hope everyone likes it. Let me have some feedback.
http://www.CruiserCustomizing.com/uploads/vtxtn_GQMKR.jpg
This design is easy for a vinyl plotter and a embroidering machine.
I design graphics as a hobby and have already cut one for the back window of my truck. I'll post that later if anyone is interested.

[Scarecrow]

I don't know about anyone else, but that I like a lot!!!!!!!!!!!

Let me know when you get some prices for the decals, etc. I'm interested!!!!!

Scarecrow

[standingwolf]

Hey Everybody,
I've had some time to look at a lot of bike stuff and came up with a logo for the VTX-TN riders.
Hope everyone likes it. Let me have some feedback.
http://www.CruiserCustomizing.com/uploads/vtxtn_GQMKR.jpg
This design is easy for a vinyl plotter and a embroidering machine.
I design graphics as a hobby and have already cut one for the back window of my truck. I'll post that later if anyone is interested.
I think its great!

[Rogomay]

I like it too. Do we need to take a poll :?: :?: :?: .

[MDog]

I could go with that one. Already would like a patch

[DAWG]

Hey Everybody,
I've had some time to look at a lot of bike stuff and came up with a logo for the VTX-TN riders.
Hope everyone likes it. Let me have some feedback.
http://www.CruiserCustomizing.com/uploads/vtxtn_GQMKR.jpg
This design is easy for a vinyl plotter and a embroidering machine.
I design graphics as a hobby and have already cut one for the back window of my truck. I'll post that later if anyone is interested.

That is pretty nice, Simple enough for Silk screening or embroidery and still looks sharp. 8)

DAWG

http://dawgscyclegrafix.com/images/dcg1.jpg (http://dawgscyclegrafix.com)

[Lawdog2020]

I LIKE THE CALIFORNIA PATCH OR THE ONE THAT RED SONJA DEVELOPED. I LIKE ANY OF THEM, JUST NOT THE THOUGHT OF HAVING TO GET ANOTHER VEST. I AM LEATHER POOR.

[Rogomay]

I also said that I liked the Califorina patch but I don't think many others did from the lack of response.

[RODS X]

I also said that I liked the Califorina patch but I don't think many others did from the lack of response.

I like it better also,looks classy! Rod :D

[Stones34]

I like Tiki 65's design, but will go what the majority decides on.

[RODS X]

Hey I like em both! Let’s just vote on it & get some made. It would be a good "Winter Project", besides I'd like one for a jacket or vest!

[TIKI 65]

All during this I've tried to leave my opinion out, but I need to get this off my chest. Thanks to all of the people that liked my design. I tried to keep it simple and tie it in with the factory logo, that gives it reconition to other Honda riders, and a bit of our states heritage. As far as looking like other state logos this is where we need to draw the line. I don't want to look like the same VTX rider next to me at the Hoot. Or do all of you want to customize your bike to look like someones in California? Is it that we are so lazy that we can't even come up with a logo on our own? We all strive for something original yet seem to want to fall back to the same old pattern. Even if you want something other that my logo thats OK. I'll wear it proudly on my back, as long as we don't copy another STATES !!!!!!

For those who read my rant and agree, Thank You for your time.
And for those who don't - GO BACK TO SLEEP SHEEPEOPLE

Thanks TIKI 65

[RODS X]

All during this I've tried to leave my opinion out, but I need to get this off my chest. Thanks to all of the people that liked my design. I tried to keep it simple and tie it in with the factory logo, that gives it reconition to other Honda riders, and a bit of our states heritage. As far as looking like other state logos this is where we need to draw the line. I don't want to look like the same VTX rider next to me at the Hoot. Or do all of you want to customize your bike to look like someones in California? Is it that we are so lazy that we can't even come up with a logo on our own? We all strive for something original yet seem to want to fall back to the same old pattern. Even if you want something other that my logo thats OK. I'll wear it proudly on my back, as long as we don't copy another STATES !!!!!!

For those who read my rant and agree, Thank You for your time.
And for those who don't - GO BACK TO SLEEP SHEEPEOPLE

Thanks TIKI 65
Hey dude! Don't be so sensitive! I liked your design too! I gave it my OK on the master cylinder covers & mailed a check on Friday! I guess you'll see your logo on our covers REAL soon! After some thought I would like to have your design on our patch also! BTW I just live a skip & jump from Knoxville! (45 min) If you ever want to get up a ride thru the mountains or the Gap just holler! Thanks! :D Rod :D

[phinzup]

I have the Illustrator File for the graphic if anybody needs it for patches/engraving/etc...

Tiki and I have been been best friends for over a decade and have been doing graphics together for about 3 years now. Believe me, he's not being sensitive so much as he just doesn't want to wear a patch, etc... that is just a copy of somebody else's logo.

I can already see his chest swelling with pride when he goes to the Hoot next year and sees his design on some of the sweet bikes you guys ride. 8) You can't deny it, Tiki. It's gonna make you *very* proud to know that others like the great work you do. :D

[Stevevtx04]

Hey Rod,
I live in the Powell area, just north of Knoxville. We should get the locals together from this board this spring and ride sometime. I work at Denso in Maryville and will be spending alot of time riding around up in the Mtns this year if your ever looking to head up that way as well.


Oh yea, and Tiki, I'll be sporting those covers at the Hoot for sure... :D

Stevevtx04

[RODS X]

Hey Rod,
I live in the Powell area, just north of Knoxville. We should get the locals together from this board this spring and ride sometime. I work at Denso in Maryville and will be spending alot of time riding around up in the Mtns this year if your ever looking to head up that way as well.


Oh yea, and Tiki, I'll be sporting those covers at the Hoot for sure... :D

Stevevtx04

Great Idea,I got my bike in late june & been up your way several times,went thru the Gap in July & October,great ride,fun to see all the different bikes & people having fun.Took quite a few rides thru the smokies too,lots of good curvy roads around here.If work(and all that RAIN!) hadn't been so busy I would have got to ride much more.I'm always up for a ride on Saturdays! Just let me know! :D Rod :D

[DAWG]

I have the Illustrator File for the graphic if anybody needs it for patches/engraving/etc...

Tiki and I have been been best friends for over a decade and have been doing graphics together for about 3 years now. Believe me, he's not being sensitive so much as he just doesn't want to wear a patch, etc... that is just a copy of somebody else's logo.

I can already see his chest swelling with pride when he goes to the Hoot next year and sees his design on some of the sweet bikes you guys ride. 8) You can't deny it, Tiki. It's gonna make you *very* proud to know that others like the great work you do. :D

Like I said above. I like it. It is also obvious that you have a handle on how to make it "Camera Ready".

And from one professional Graphic Artist to another, you will NEVER please everyone. Especialy the ones who don't know the process it takes to create one of these from "Concept" to actual product (patch in your case).

If it were me. I would just go ahead and do it. The people who want it will get it. The people who don't wont.

It's a Great Design, I'd hate to see it go to the wayside.

My opinion of course.

DAWG

http://dawgscyclegrafix.com/images/dcg1.jpg (http://dawgscyclegrafix.com)

[Red Sonja]

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[DAWG]

Tiki I like your design the best - hope you dont mind the hijacking of it.


http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/uploads/vtxtn_GQMKR.jpg

enhanced?

http://home.midsouth.rr.com/conlin3/assets/images/vtxtn_enhanced.jpg

If I'm butting in just tell me to get lost.

One thing many of the Digital Artist need to understand is that "Rastor Grafix" such as the ones that come out of Photoshop and the like, look REALLY COOL on a computer screen but are almost Impossible (READ VERY EXPENSIVE) to duplicate as a Silk Screen or a Patch. NOT Impossible mind you but expensive.

Most Mom an pop shops could not do this and make a profit and most of the large shops would require a lot of items to bring the price to acceptable levels.

I started with Photoshop Years ago (around Ver. 3) and Illustrator around Ver. 1. For most shops, they require "Vector Graphics" like Illustrator or Corel. It is possible to do a "Similar Enhancement" in a Vector File but that would cost a bit as well.
Oh and doing a conversioon (in Photoshop) from Rastor to Vector wont work because the image will flatten and you will loose your independent Layers.

Why am I saying this, I guess to save you some time and effort

Again, If I'm butting in just tell me and I'll delete this message.

DAWG



http://dawgscyclegrafix.com/images/dcg1.jpg (http://dawgscyclegrafix.com)

[Red Sonja]

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[DAWG]

It's Cool. Really.

I was just trying to point something out.

BTW - CMYK, RGB, or Pan Tone, makes little difference outside the Digital world.

Peace as well
DAWG

[Red Sonja]

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[Scarecrow]

Tiki,

I agree with Dawg. Keep the design and colors simple and it will look better. I love your design just the way it is, so "just do it"!

BTW, tell me how to get the patch and maybe a shirt.

I'm in!



Scarecrow

[Tennhome]

Do you think you could put together an embroidered patch before the Honda Homecoming Ride? I'd love one on my jacket to match my chrome covers. Thanks...

[RODS X]

Do you think you could put together an embroidered patch before the Honda Homecoming Ride? I'd love one on my jacket to match my chrome covers. Thanks...

I want one too! If anyone gets started count me in for a couple! Rod :D

[memphis rider]

looks great tiki...

[RocketVTX]

How is the Tennessee riders patch coming along? If ready I would like to buy, just need the info.

[battoo]

i would like some of the tenn. vtx patch myself , has anyone picked up the ball yet thanks

[hollywood37343]

hope U dont mind...I borrowed it for the TN VTX riders map. can remove it if necessary.

[Daryl Rains]

lets go with the Tiki design and get them made so we can get them ordered

[kjelders]

lets go with the Tiki design and get them made so we can get them ordered

I'm all for that. I will order mine as soon as there ready

[TNRider]

Tiki, count me in. Would like one for my vest

[battoo]

i guess the tiki person does not come here anymore , does anyone else have the ability to run with this , i know a decal guy or two but i think dawg graphics would be the choice , what say you dawg